Antique 1905 Art Nouveau Griffin Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Antique 1905 Art Nouveau Griffin/Lion bracelet with old European cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Griffin Dragon Pendant Necklace Art Nouveau Antique Jugendstil Art Glass 1900
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE GRIFFIN OR DRAGON ART NOUVEAU BEAUX ARTS RENAISSANCE REVIVAL PENDANT NECKLACE WITH A GORGEOUS ART GLASS CENTER.
Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Griffin Vesta / Match Safe, circa 1900
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional antique Art Nouveau sterling silver vesta case or match safe featuring an ornate repoussé design with flowing organic scrollwork surrounding a central blank cartouche and...
Sterling Silver
Large Copper Kettle Jardinière Flowerpot Griffin Brass
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful and large antique copper or brass kettle, jardinière, or flowerpot with a heavy handle and hanger, featuring two griffin-shaped handles on either side. The object stands on...
Brass
Late 19th Century Majolica Pond Lily Footed Compote
By Griffin, Smith & Hill
Located in Ross, CA
Majolica lotus flower and lily pad centerpiece footed compote stand made in the United States attributed to Griffin, Smith & Hill in the late 19th / early 20th century.
Ceramic
Antique Griffin Pendant of 14k Gold by Riker Brothers
By Riker Brothers
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An antique pendant created from a hatpin dating to 1910, featuring a finely sculpted griffin crafted in 14K gold with a ruby eye, an emerald accent, and an old European-cut diamond h...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Griffin Pin of 14k Gold with Gem Accents, Circa 1910
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Griffin Brooch in 14k Gold with Gem Accents (c. 1910) A powerful symbol of protection and strength, this antique griffin brooch from circa 1910 is an exceptional example of ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Crown Doulton Lambeth Floral Painted Trumpet Vase With Griffins
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual Crown Lambeth Ware floral painted trumpet shaped vase mounted with mythical Griffin like creatures dating from around 1895. The stoneware vase stands raised supported on a...
Stoneware
$1,563Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 2 cast iron Griffin table lamps, Netherlands 1920s
Located in ECHT, NL
Set of 2 antique lanterns. They are made from cast iron and depict a griffin. They most likely came from a stair where they were placed on each side of the baluster. Illuminated lant...
Brass, Iron
Antique Art Nouveau Griffin Pendant Brooch French 18K Gold Diamonds
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This is a beautiful French Griffin brooch with amazing detail. The brooch has lopes for a chain and French hallmarks. The griffin has .08 old mine cut diamond in its mouth and set wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold
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H 6.25 in Dm 6.25 in
Tycoon's Gold Hummingbird Inkwell on MOP Shell Base-19th c.with Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Also available three inkwells, as shown,(an Art Nouveau, a Griffin Neoclassic, Chrome Arts and Crafts) available as a collection to Adorn a desktop, tabletop or book shelves with gre...
Art Nouveau Griffin Brooch
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Art Nouveau Diamond & Gold Griffin Brooch, Circa 1905 A beautiful patina accentuates intricate details on both, front and back sides, set with two old European cut diamonds totaling...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Griffin Pin
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Displaying power and magesty this outsanding representation of the mythical creature has beautiful detail and a rich patina, watch hook on the reverse.
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Griffin Cuff Links
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold And Diamond Griffin Cuff Links The matching open work circular designs feature organic motifs and a griffin gripping within its claws an old European-cut...
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W 1.47 in L 1.51 in
Gaston Lafitte 1890 French Art Nouveau Griffin Brooch in 18kt Gold with Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
An art nouveau Griffin brooch designed by Gaston Lafitte.
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous Antique Enamel Diamond Gold Griffin Brooch
Located in South Pasadena, CA
This graceful Art Nouveau griffin decorated with blue enamel is very unusual.
Antique Griffin Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Art Nouveau Griffin-Dragon Brooch in 14K Gold with Ruby Eye Myth and elegance converge in this exceptional Art Nouveau griffin-dragon brooch—an emblem of power, guardianship, and re...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Hardstone Intaglio 18 Karat Gold Griffin Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval tablet of agate hardstone measuring approximately 14.0 x 11.2 mm Translucent with a frosted white top and a brownish-red base Deeply carved to depict a winged gri...
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Sapphire Seed Pearl 14 Karat Gold Winged Griffin Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut sapphire in a millegrain bezel, transparent and cornflower blue in color Surrounded by matte gold whiplash transitioning into the profile of a lion's he...
Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 10.63 in W 3.55 in D 0.2 in
Pair of panels "Griffins" Georg Klimt ca. 1900 Patinated Copper Art Nouveau
By Georg Klimt
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Georg Klimt's excellent craftsmanship in metal sculpting was acknowledged and valued by his contemporaries, first and foremost by his older brother Gustav Klimt, and within the Seces...
Copper
Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl Gold Griffin Brooch
Located in South Pasadena, CA
French Art Nouveau diamond pearl and gold griffin brooch circa 1900.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Opal Pearl Winged Griffin Crown Brooch Watch Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a pair of conjoined winged griffins with a crown in the middle Griffins display wings, feathers, scaled bodies and grimacing facial features Five point crown ...
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau French Griffin Yellow Gold Diamond Stickpin
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Art Nouveau French Griffin 18k yellow gold diamond stickpin, circa 1905. 5/8” long by 5/8” plus wide. 2.7 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Chimera Griffin Dragon Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Pin Brooch
Located in London, GB
This stunning brooch is from the Art Nouveau era. It features a chimera / griffin holding a diamond in his jaws.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau Pearl Gold Griffin Brooch or Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k yellow gold griffin grasping a solitary pearl in his mouth, a lovely large example measuring 2 by 1.5 inches, created with incredible detail. Note the texture of the feathers on ...
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Lapis Signet Ring Carved Griffin 14K Yellow Gold Size 8.5
Located in Fairfield, CT
Art Nouveau Lapis Signet Ring Carved Griffin 14K Yellow Gold Size 8.5 This Art Nouveau signet ring in 14k yellow gold features a richly hued lapis lazuli, intricately carved and set...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau French Ruby Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Griffin Antique Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered stylized depiction of a griffin winding in a circle With lion head, wings, and knotted foliate tail - engraved with texture Featuring a 3.0 mm round pe...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blank & Co. Art Nouveau Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Griffin Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered griffin with lion head and furling wings With scrolling body curled around a bezel set round cut sapphire Weighing approximately 0.22 carat - transpar...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 20.87 in W 12.21 in D 0.04 in
Original Antique Poster Litografia Carreras Lithography Griffin Lily Flower Art
Located in London, GB
Original antique advertising poster for Litografia Carreras Lithography in the flowing Art Nouveau style of Mucha featuring a stunning image of an elegant lady holding a white lily f...
Paper
Griffin Pendant Brooch by Hedges
By A. J. Hedges & Co.
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Heirloom Griffin Pendant Brooch by A. J. Hedges Circa 1900, the antique heraldic beast engulfed in a ribbon of seed pearls, an heirloom of contrasting gold tones embellished with ...
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Griffin Pin of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Griffin Brooch in 14k Gold with Gem Accents (c. 1910) A powerful symbol of protection and strength, this antique griffin brooch from circa 1910 is an exceptional example of ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Cast Iron Winged Dragon Griffin Garden Bench Seat
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage turn of the century cast iron winged dragon griffin garden bench. Two front side support figural winged dragons with leaf pattern back. Old paint. Very good condition. Dimens...
Iron
Pair of Antique Cast Iron and Copper Mounted Griffin Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of cast iron monopodic winged griffin tool rests or andirons in the heraldic manner each with copper rings held in their mouths and copper breast plates on tapering torsos. ...
Copper, Iron
French Art Nouveau Griffin Diamond Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in South Pasadena, CA
French Art Nouveau diamond pearl and gold griffin brooch circa 1900.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Griffin Cufflinks
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Art Nouveau Griffin Cuff Links With Diamonds A pair of three dimensional fierce griffins executed in great detail, completed by back supports embellished with classic organic mot...
Diamond, Gold
French Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Gold Griffin Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circular brooch is designed as a highly rendered Griffin With spread feathered wings, a whiplashed tail, and an old European cut diamond clutched in its beak Bezel set in platinum ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Clement Massier French Art Nouveau Majolica Griffin Jardiniere Stand
By Clement Massier
Located in Forney, TX
Hand-crafted in Golfe-Juan, Southern France, around the turn of the late 19th / early 20th, period Art Nouveau styling, sculptural tripartite pedestal form in a visually striking mot...
Majolica
Silver Griffin Dragon Necklace Antique
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning detail on this antique 800 silver Necklace. Griffins, faces ( happy and sad) make up the detailing on this wonderful antique necklace. Hallmarked on the back with a C Clasp...
Silver
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H 38 in W 20.75 in D 35.5 in
Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair Figural Pressed Wood Griffins and Northwind Face
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare antique Thonet bentwood rocking chair figural embossed pressed wood with griffins and northwind face. Item features figural pressed wood back and seat with griffin and northwind...
Bentwood
Art Nouveau Gold Griffin Oval Cufflinks
Located in Lambertville, NJ
14k gold Art Nouveau cufflinks with griffin motifs. Top of the cufflink - 17mm x 12mm. weight - 8g
14k Gold
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H 20.87 in W 12.21 in
Original Antique Poster Litografia Carreras Lithography Griffin Lily Flower Art
Located in London, GB
Original antique advertising poster for Litografia Carreras Lithography in the flowing Art Nouveau style of Mucha featuring a stunning image of an elegant lady holding a white lily f...
Paper
Pair of French Bronze Art Nouveau Winged Griffin Wall Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
Here's a pair of winged beasties you'll love or run from. They have an imposing gargoyle-like quality, just the thing to perch on the wall of your... hmmm... wine cellar?! Well, in...
Magnificent Emerald Gold Griffin Brooch
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the brooch features a three diamensional griffin holding an emerald in it's mouth. The emerlad is approx. 1.00ct and it's very high quality with excellent...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau — generally considered to have begun in the late 1800s and ended with the start of World War I — was a movement in the decorative arts that drew inspiration from natural forms, such as trees, flowers and, of course, the human figure. The three main themes present in Art Nouveau jewelry and watches were flora, fauna and women.
Art Nouveau, which reached its pinnacle in the year 1900, spawned from artists who rejected the historicism of their predecessors to create an entirely new visual vocabulary. As compared to Art Deco jewelry’s geometric patterns and sharp lines, the extravagant style of antique Art Nouveau jewelry is characterized by curvilinear forms and whiplash lines, vibrant materials and dramatic imagery.
The first art and design movement of the 20th century, Art Nouveau was also a reaction against the Industrial Revolution, and took its inspiration from the theories of the Symbolists, the art of the Pre-Raphaelites, the ideas of John Ruskin and his follower William Morris and, most importantly Japanese crafts. (The country was a fertile ground for inspiration after it was opened to the West in 1854.) The Art Nouveau style touched all manners of the arts, including the most exultant jewelry.
Nature was a favorite muse for artists going back to the 18th and 19th centuries, but in the hands of 20th-century artists, it was depicted in new ways. For example, a withering flower was considered just as beautiful as one in full bloom. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also a popular subject. Dragonflies and butterflies were particular favorites because they morphed so dramatically in different life stages.
This was also a reference to women, whose role in society was evolving. It was not uncommon to see a piece of jewelry that would at once reference a woman as a winged creature (think René Lalique’s famous Dragonfly brooch, circa 1897–98, at the Gulbenkian Collection in Lisbon). However, just as women’s roles were ambiguous, so was their image, as the femmes nouvelle were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized.
In addition to Lalique, vital figures in Art Nouveau jewelry included Louis Comfort Tiffany in the United States, Vladimir Soloviev, who designed jewelry for Peter Carl Fabergé in Russia, Fuset Grau of Spain, Karl Rothmuller of Germany and Philippe Wolfers of Belgium.
Art Nouveau jewelers used every “canvas” imaginable, looking beyond brooches and necklaces to belt buckles, fans, tiaras, dog collars (a type of choker necklace), pocket watches, corsages and hair combs. Multicolored gems and enamel could complete this vision better than diamonds. Jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone — its iridescence harmonized perfectly with the enamel, and it could be carved into any shape. Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold.
Find a range of antique Art Nouveau jewelry today on 1stDibs.
Aside from his iconic commercial prints, the Czech artist endeavored to make works that spoke to the soul.
From vibrant to subtle, elegant to cheeky, enamel jewelry encompasses a wide range of colors and styles, and there are almost as many techniques for creating these distinctive pieces.
The first art and design movement of the 20th century was all about celebrating beauty of women and nature.